If you are a postcard writer (or interested in becoming one), see this note from Sarah O'Neill about writing postcards for the Warnock re-election bid:
Tony the Democrat launched postcards for Senator Warnock’s runoff!! So if you want to tell everyone, they can start writing postcards!! If they are new to PostcardsToVoters.org, they can text “Join” to 484-275-2229 or email join@TonyTheDemocrat.org to get started. PTV volunteers handwrote over 2 million postcards for the Ossoff & Warnock 2021 runoff! This time we have one month instead of two, so hopefully people will get writing! I just wrote my first seven.
1. Support the youth vote. take a look at the National Youth Vote Organizations page of the organization What Kids Can Do (WKCD). Pick and organization and run with it. 2. Support neighboring states. Democrats success in Michigan and Pennsylvania will help make Democratic leadership normal for Ohioans. Success in Virginia's 2023 legislative elections will help North Carolina's Democrats succeed in state-wide elections in 2024.
Hi, all. I have received an urgent request to help cure ballots in Arizona and Nevada:
Cure Mail Ballots in AZ/GA
This means calling voters with a ballot problem and helping them fix it.
Voters will be very grateful for your help, as you are making sure their votes count. All voters you call are expected to vote Democrat.
All you need is a computer and a phone. You will be very well trained, and guided at any point you need it.
Once you are trained you can call voters any time — not just during the times listed in the links below.
Every ballot cured means that all choices that voter made will be counted. None would, if it weren’t cured. This is vital work.
Your calls may make the difference between election-denier Kari Lake becoming governor of AZ, or Katie Hobbs. Or between Catherine Cortez-Masto keeping her Senate seat in NV (and us keeping control of the Senate), or being replaced by Adam Laxalt.
Here are the links to sign up to cure. Times are for Nevada, Pacific Time, and for Arizona, Mountain Time.
I urge everyone to consider supporting Civic Influencers and the Andrew Goodman Foundation, both of which work with HBCUs (historically black colleges and universities) and will be working in Georgia.
Overall, it was a good night for our country. We're still awaiting final tallies on key races and there will be a lot to unpack in the coming days and weeks, but so far results are better than expected.
There will be a runoff in Georgia between Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker - a race that could determine control of the US Senate. So we’re in "go" mode.
Click here to join us for a special briefing on the Georgia Runoff tomorrow, Thursday, Nov. 10th at 5pm Pacific/8pm Eastern.
The timeline for this runoff has been cut in half by the Republican legislature in Georgia so the Democratic programs need to hit the ground running to maximize votes for the December 6th election.
We’ll share our recommendations for the most cost-effective programs for the runoff (programs that can together produce more votes than Ossoff’s 2020 margin). These groups need commitments quickly in order to maximize their impact.
Please click here or at the link below to register for our event TOMORROW Thursday at 5pm Pacific/8pm Eastern.
If you would like to write postcards to voters in Georgia in support of the runoff, please go to www.grandmothersforabrighterfuture.org and click on the link that will allow you to sign up with us. We send you a template, directions and a list of voters. We ask you to use the template to have postcards printed on canary yellow card stock, and using our instructions to hand address cards to women over the age of 65 who are registered as Democrats or Independents, and to include a brief message of your own. We find postcards to be an effective way to reach voters with a message that they will read. I hope you will join us. Alice M. Pierce
Before I comment, I would note that I heard from a handful of sources, that while Tim Ryan lost his bid for the Senate, his candidacy greatly contributed to 3 congressional wins in the state.
That said, based on some exchanges over the past 24 hours, I have sensed a good deal of dismay regarding the amount of gerrymandering that diluted far too many votes nationwide. Frankly, in the larger sense, if there is gerrymandering anywhere, every vote cast nationwide is diminished to some degree, a breach we’re not likely to remedy until we elect enough Democrats, particularly at the federal level, to pass federal voter protection safeguards that would supersede state law in conflict with any of its provisions.
The foregoing notwithstanding, for the past 24 hours, I have become increasingly convinced of the import of building on the outcomes of the 22 midterm election that, in my view, include a renewed definition of ourselves as citizens—something closer to the nation of active stakeholders that leaders like Thomas Jefferson had in mind.
Quoting a fellow subscriber, albeit it in an entirely different context, “We can’t take our foot off the gas pedal on this one.”
Thank you, Robert, for acknowledging that the anger over the Dobbs decision and the loss of "reproductive liberty fueled the Democrats' surprising victories". The media and pollsters kept labeling the issue as simply abortion rather then recognizing the much larger issue of fundamental rights being taken away by a Republican spawned Extreme Court. The efforts behind the wins in this election is giving me great hope that the 2024 election will firmly make the Senate once again or perhaps for the first time a democratic institution capable of putting teeth in the impeachment process and removing Injustices Alito and Thomas from the Court through impeachment. It is heart-warming to sense the majority of American citizens believe in democracy and will support President Biden in his goal of reuniting the country. We, the People, all of us this time!
Although it felt great when Biden was elected, the aftermath to that has caused more than a little angst and emotional exhaustion. Now I don't know what the future holds, but I haven't felt more hopeful about the future since sometime prior to 2016. No matter what happens, the young people are the future, and we should be grateful that that they are so aware of the power of their collective voice. We need to do everything we can to support the foundation that's being laid down. The future really is bright!
Something I learned being around young people is that just because they are quiet doesn't mean they are not doing something. Another thing is to ask them how they are doing. Just taking time with them even quietly is helpful. Though elders understand loss is part of change, young people don't often and they need to be free to discuss it.
I saw a picture of Stacey Abrams in the newpaper and her tears said it all. She has worked tirelessly, doing the heavy lifting and it may be that there are other future plans for her but in the meantime I am going to wish her my best.
Depth takes time, I have learned this in real time. Patience is an everyday virtue which I hate. Have to do it though.
I can’t tell you how many articles I’ve read and listen to these past few days talking about surprising democratic victories that begin by saying “despite Joe Biden‘s underwater-historically-low approval rating numbers democrats had a surprising number of wins…”
The premise here is that Joe’s low approval rating has been accepted as a given. But what if it’s not? And please enlighten me if I’ve missed something here… There’s been so much talk of distrust in the polls, “don’t listen to the polls, the polls are designed to keep you glued to the news , keep you anxious, blah blah blah.”
What are the sources that suggest Biden‘s approval rating is so low? Are they the same pollsters that are putting out the unreliable polls? How is Biden‘s approval rating really being quantified?
So maybe the big mystery is not how the Democrats do so well when Biden’s approval rating is so low. Maybe Biden’s approval rating is actually pretty damn good !
I don’t know about anybody else in this group but I have never ever received a single phone call or an email from a pollster, So my opinion as a Democrat has never actually been counted.
I would love to know your thoughts on this, and also where are those numbers about Biden actually coming from?
“There is no rational explanation for that outcome. There is, of course, an irrational explanation, and Democrats must discover that explanation ASAP”
One is the huge influx of wealthy northerners that have retired to Florida. You could see it in the large flotilla in support of tfg last year, scooting around their gated communities in golf carts.
The so-called Latino vote is really an anti-Castro vote, plain and simple. Cuban-Americans do not nearly resemble (socially or politically) their poorer neighbors.
When I lived in New York City, Cubans were horrified to be confused with Puerto Ricans, whom they considered lower than they were.
'If you know a young voter, please thank them.' My daughter on the west coast was with her old college friends at the east coast to get out their votes and hold a little election celebration. It is with great joy that we watch these strong young women being independent and engaged. And yes, the greatest heroes are in states like Texas where conditions are so hard. Thanks for everything.
Thank you for acknowledging those of us in Florida who did all we could to oust the mean-spirited thin-skinned guy and Rubio. I have seriously considered moving to a more democracy-friendly place. However, I am here where my efforts and votes can make a real difference. Thanks Robert for your constant can-do-don’t- give-up boost. I am sitting here without power thanks to Hurricane Nicole - ah but I am not powerless! Onward…..
Thank you for your shout-out to those of us in TX, FL, ... Some may just shoo us away (which I'm tempted to do myself) but these are huge states with a large # of people who are fighting the good fight, etc. And though I can't speak for FL, TX is ranked #1 in difficulty registering and voting. Of course this is intentional. I've spent months on the UT Dallas campus this year--no sadder stories than in the last few weeks, when students discovered 1) they have to re-register here if out of state (where is the information gap here?), 2) they can't register online (only one of 6 states that can't), 3) they have to have registered 30 days in advance of the election--yes, 30, and 4) a student ID won't cut it at the polls (other options but you get the drift--more obstacles). Robert, I'm going to look at the young people sources in your post and see where I can plug in.
And last point--like many, I've also invested time and money in races NOT in Texas, particularly battleground states. So it's an interesting juggle--we can't give up on TX and must work hard, but we also are called on as Americans to focus on battleground states with the goal of being one ourselves soon.
If you are a postcard writer (or interested in becoming one), see this note from Sarah O'Neill about writing postcards for the Warnock re-election bid:
Tony the Democrat launched postcards for Senator Warnock’s runoff!! So if you want to tell everyone, they can start writing postcards!! If they are new to PostcardsToVoters.org, they can text “Join” to 484-275-2229 or email join@TonyTheDemocrat.org to get started. PTV volunteers handwrote over 2 million postcards for the Ossoff & Warnock 2021 runoff! This time we have one month instead of two, so hopefully people will get writing! I just wrote my first seven.
1. Support the youth vote. take a look at the National Youth Vote Organizations page of the organization What Kids Can Do (WKCD). Pick and organization and run with it. 2. Support neighboring states. Democrats success in Michigan and Pennsylvania will help make Democratic leadership normal for Ohioans. Success in Virginia's 2023 legislative elections will help North Carolina's Democrats succeed in state-wide elections in 2024.
Hi, all. I have received an urgent request to help cure ballots in Arizona and Nevada:
Cure Mail Ballots in AZ/GA
This means calling voters with a ballot problem and helping them fix it.
Voters will be very grateful for your help, as you are making sure their votes count. All voters you call are expected to vote Democrat.
All you need is a computer and a phone. You will be very well trained, and guided at any point you need it.
Once you are trained you can call voters any time — not just during the times listed in the links below.
Every ballot cured means that all choices that voter made will be counted. None would, if it weren’t cured. This is vital work.
Your calls may make the difference between election-denier Kari Lake becoming governor of AZ, or Katie Hobbs. Or between Catherine Cortez-Masto keeping her Senate seat in NV (and us keeping control of the Senate), or being replaced by Adam Laxalt.
Here are the links to sign up to cure. Times are for Nevada, Pacific Time, and for Arizona, Mountain Time.
AZ training and calling – deadline in November 16 https://www.mobilize.us/missionforaz/event/542942/
NV training and calling – deadline is November 14
https://www.mobilize.us/demvictorynv/event/542812/
I urge everyone to consider supporting Civic Influencers and the Andrew Goodman Foundation, both of which work with HBCUs (historically black colleges and universities) and will be working in Georgia.
Check in tonight!!
Hi All,
Overall, it was a good night for our country. We're still awaiting final tallies on key races and there will be a lot to unpack in the coming days and weeks, but so far results are better than expected.
There will be a runoff in Georgia between Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker - a race that could determine control of the US Senate. So we’re in "go" mode.
Click here to join us for a special briefing on the Georgia Runoff tomorrow, Thursday, Nov. 10th at 5pm Pacific/8pm Eastern.
The timeline for this runoff has been cut in half by the Republican legislature in Georgia so the Democratic programs need to hit the ground running to maximize votes for the December 6th election.
We’ll share our recommendations for the most cost-effective programs for the runoff (programs that can together produce more votes than Ossoff’s 2020 margin). These groups need commitments quickly in order to maximize their impact.
Please click here or at the link below to register for our event TOMORROW Thursday at 5pm Pacific/8pm Eastern.
https://tinyurl.com/F4DNov10
Aaron
and the whole F4D team.
P.S. Please invite your friends and networks!
A postcarding experience targeting women over 65:
If you would like to write postcards to voters in Georgia in support of the runoff, please go to www.grandmothersforabrighterfuture.org and click on the link that will allow you to sign up with us. We send you a template, directions and a list of voters. We ask you to use the template to have postcards printed on canary yellow card stock, and using our instructions to hand address cards to women over the age of 65 who are registered as Democrats or Independents, and to include a brief message of your own. We find postcards to be an effective way to reach voters with a message that they will read. I hope you will join us. Alice M. Pierce
Your optimism is greatly appreciated. How do I phone bank for Warnock?
Before I comment, I would note that I heard from a handful of sources, that while Tim Ryan lost his bid for the Senate, his candidacy greatly contributed to 3 congressional wins in the state.
That said, based on some exchanges over the past 24 hours, I have sensed a good deal of dismay regarding the amount of gerrymandering that diluted far too many votes nationwide. Frankly, in the larger sense, if there is gerrymandering anywhere, every vote cast nationwide is diminished to some degree, a breach we’re not likely to remedy until we elect enough Democrats, particularly at the federal level, to pass federal voter protection safeguards that would supersede state law in conflict with any of its provisions.
The foregoing notwithstanding, for the past 24 hours, I have become increasingly convinced of the import of building on the outcomes of the 22 midterm election that, in my view, include a renewed definition of ourselves as citizens—something closer to the nation of active stakeholders that leaders like Thomas Jefferson had in mind.
Quoting a fellow subscriber, albeit it in an entirely different context, “We can’t take our foot off the gas pedal on this one.”
Thank you, Robert, for acknowledging that the anger over the Dobbs decision and the loss of "reproductive liberty fueled the Democrats' surprising victories". The media and pollsters kept labeling the issue as simply abortion rather then recognizing the much larger issue of fundamental rights being taken away by a Republican spawned Extreme Court. The efforts behind the wins in this election is giving me great hope that the 2024 election will firmly make the Senate once again or perhaps for the first time a democratic institution capable of putting teeth in the impeachment process and removing Injustices Alito and Thomas from the Court through impeachment. It is heart-warming to sense the majority of American citizens believe in democracy and will support President Biden in his goal of reuniting the country. We, the People, all of us this time!
Although it felt great when Biden was elected, the aftermath to that has caused more than a little angst and emotional exhaustion. Now I don't know what the future holds, but I haven't felt more hopeful about the future since sometime prior to 2016. No matter what happens, the young people are the future, and we should be grateful that that they are so aware of the power of their collective voice. We need to do everything we can to support the foundation that's being laid down. The future really is bright!
Something I learned being around young people is that just because they are quiet doesn't mean they are not doing something. Another thing is to ask them how they are doing. Just taking time with them even quietly is helpful. Though elders understand loss is part of change, young people don't often and they need to be free to discuss it.
I saw a picture of Stacey Abrams in the newpaper and her tears said it all. She has worked tirelessly, doing the heavy lifting and it may be that there are other future plans for her but in the meantime I am going to wish her my best.
Depth takes time, I have learned this in real time. Patience is an everyday virtue which I hate. Have to do it though.
I can’t tell you how many articles I’ve read and listen to these past few days talking about surprising democratic victories that begin by saying “despite Joe Biden‘s underwater-historically-low approval rating numbers democrats had a surprising number of wins…”
The premise here is that Joe’s low approval rating has been accepted as a given. But what if it’s not? And please enlighten me if I’ve missed something here… There’s been so much talk of distrust in the polls, “don’t listen to the polls, the polls are designed to keep you glued to the news , keep you anxious, blah blah blah.”
What are the sources that suggest Biden‘s approval rating is so low? Are they the same pollsters that are putting out the unreliable polls? How is Biden‘s approval rating really being quantified?
So maybe the big mystery is not how the Democrats do so well when Biden’s approval rating is so low. Maybe Biden’s approval rating is actually pretty damn good !
I don’t know about anybody else in this group but I have never ever received a single phone call or an email from a pollster, So my opinion as a Democrat has never actually been counted.
I would love to know your thoughts on this, and also where are those numbers about Biden actually coming from?
“There is no rational explanation for that outcome. There is, of course, an irrational explanation, and Democrats must discover that explanation ASAP”
One is the huge influx of wealthy northerners that have retired to Florida. You could see it in the large flotilla in support of tfg last year, scooting around their gated communities in golf carts.
The so-called Latino vote is really an anti-Castro vote, plain and simple. Cuban-Americans do not nearly resemble (socially or politically) their poorer neighbors.
When I lived in New York City, Cubans were horrified to be confused with Puerto Ricans, whom they considered lower than they were.
Then there was the gerrymandering…
'If you know a young voter, please thank them.' My daughter on the west coast was with her old college friends at the east coast to get out their votes and hold a little election celebration. It is with great joy that we watch these strong young women being independent and engaged. And yes, the greatest heroes are in states like Texas where conditions are so hard. Thanks for everything.
Thank you for acknowledging those of us in Florida who did all we could to oust the mean-spirited thin-skinned guy and Rubio. I have seriously considered moving to a more democracy-friendly place. However, I am here where my efforts and votes can make a real difference. Thanks Robert for your constant can-do-don’t- give-up boost. I am sitting here without power thanks to Hurricane Nicole - ah but I am not powerless! Onward…..
Thank you for your shout-out to those of us in TX, FL, ... Some may just shoo us away (which I'm tempted to do myself) but these are huge states with a large # of people who are fighting the good fight, etc. And though I can't speak for FL, TX is ranked #1 in difficulty registering and voting. Of course this is intentional. I've spent months on the UT Dallas campus this year--no sadder stories than in the last few weeks, when students discovered 1) they have to re-register here if out of state (where is the information gap here?), 2) they can't register online (only one of 6 states that can't), 3) they have to have registered 30 days in advance of the election--yes, 30, and 4) a student ID won't cut it at the polls (other options but you get the drift--more obstacles). Robert, I'm going to look at the young people sources in your post and see where I can plug in.
And last point--like many, I've also invested time and money in races NOT in Texas, particularly battleground states. So it's an interesting juggle--we can't give up on TX and must work hard, but we also are called on as Americans to focus on battleground states with the goal of being one ourselves soon.